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edwards and his affair. earlier, andrew young testified that edwards asked him to claim paternity of the illegitimate child in his 2008 bid for the white house and edwards asked him to approach wealthy donors for funding to keep the mistress in hiding. in cross examination, the lead attorney abbey lowell questioned inconsistencies in young's statements. >> they need to attack andrew young's credibility as much as possible, preferably trying to show as many inconsistencies between that testimony an other. stays he made, maybe something in his book, anything to say not only is he untrustworthy guy but point to things that he might have been lying in court. young decided to write his tell-all book "the politician" if 2009 when edwards admitting an affair with hunter still did not acknowledge he was the father of the young mother. young said he claimed paternity of the child, it hurt his job prospect. he said the meeting of any substance with edwards occurred in august of 2008. in the meeting he said edwards den
edwards and his affair. earlier, andrew young testified that edwards asked him to claim paternity of the illegitimate child in his 2008 bid for the white house and edwards asked him to approach wealthy donors for funding to keep the mistress in hiding. in cross examination, the lead attorney abbey lowell questioned inconsistencies in young's statements. >> they need to attack andrew young's credibility as much as possible, preferably trying to show as many inconsistencies between that...
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plus the defense rests on an edward case and never calls edwards or his girlfriend, hundred hunter, to the stand. how about outside money changing senate election in nebraska and pushing candidate back by sarah palin way over the top at the last minute. is that more of dirty angry money we've been talking about? >>> finally let me fin wish strange thoughts rather about a strange election getting under way. this is going to be a strange up with. we know obama but who is this other guy? we begin with a sequel to this year's infamous debt showdown. the inside look at what happened last time when obama fought back against boehner, caine and the tea party. look at this. here is speaker boehner. he is trying to sound like one of them. listen to this spaesh yesterday demanding cuts. tea party style. >> yes, allowing america to default on its debt would be irresponsible. but it would be more irresponsible to raise the debt ceiling without taking dramatic steps to reduce spending and reform the budget process. >> when the time comes, i will again insist that my simple principle of cuts and refo
plus the defense rests on an edward case and never calls edwards or his girlfriend, hundred hunter, to the stand. how about outside money changing senate election in nebraska and pushing candidate back by sarah palin way over the top at the last minute. is that more of dirty angry money we've been talking about? >>> finally let me fin wish strange thoughts rather about a strange election getting under way. this is going to be a strange up with. we know obama but who is this other guy?...
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edwards did not offer anything return. so he is relying on the fact that the government has to prove he knew he was violating the law. and the government never got in direct evidence of that. >> so what is your sense of the case and how it's going now as the defense rests today? it goes to the jury on friday. the judge just instructed the jury saying you don't have to believe that the only reason the money was given was for political purposes, just a main purpose of it was for political purposes, that's all you have to believe to convict the guy. >> that's right. edwards has not gotten anywhere near what he wanted for jury instructions and that will be an issue on appeal. he didn't get all he wants not just from law partners, but the former -- even if you assumed all of the allegations were true, it's not a civil violation, this money to a mistress or a criminal one. he can say it never came up, they destroyed andrew young's credibility, most of the money stayed with them and didn't go to rielle. was it too safe? >> reason
edwards did not offer anything return. so he is relying on the fact that the government has to prove he knew he was violating the law. and the government never got in direct evidence of that. >> so what is your sense of the case and how it's going now as the defense rests today? it goes to the jury on friday. the judge just instructed the jury saying you don't have to believe that the only reason the money was given was for political purposes, just a main purpose of it was for political...
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this is what john edwards said to him. quote, he said she was a crazy slut and there was a one in three chance it was his child. >> this is classic for the way this trial has been. this has been one of the craziest trials with some of the most bizarre testimony you can possibly imagine. all aimed at john edwards' character to show this jury he's an utterly reprehensible human being. >> and when andrew young said rielle called john edwards to tell him she was pregnant and this is how andrew young said the conversation went. john edwards answered the phone saying it's so important, somebody has either got to be pregnant or dead. and she said nobody is dead. okay. but this is embarrassing and humiliating but that's not what's at stake here. what's at stake is he used political donations as opposed to gift money. >> most lawyers who have looked at these laws and are experts in this field say that this is an unprecedented prosecution because normally if somebody gives you campaign funds with the intent that you use them for per
this is what john edwards said to him. quote, he said she was a crazy slut and there was a one in three chance it was his child. >> this is classic for the way this trial has been. this has been one of the craziest trials with some of the most bizarre testimony you can possibly imagine. all aimed at john edwards' character to show this jury he's an utterly reprehensible human being. >> and when andrew young said rielle called john edwards to tell him she was pregnant and this is how...
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john edwards is accused of trying to use money to hide her from his 2008 presidential bid. the president had convened a meeting at the white house to discuss the president's to do list, something he has been talking about for the last week. an aid to the speaker of the house saying the bulk of the meeting was spent on other issues. we learned yesterday from the treasury secretary that the debt limit vote could come early next year. that did not stop the debate today and dueling statements from the speaker of the house and the democratic leader, nancy pelosi. first this morning before going to the white house the speaker of the house meeting with reporters and his agenda was dealing with this debt ceiling vote that will come up early next year. here is the speaker taking reporters' questions. >> why are you -- >> whoa! i am not threatening default. >> you said if you don't get the number of cuts you wouldn't extend the debt limit. >> the issue here is the debt. almost $16 trillion worth of debt. $1.3 trillion deficit. one has to read the publications that many of you write f
john edwards is accused of trying to use money to hide her from his 2008 presidential bid. the president had convened a meeting at the white house to discuss the president's to do list, something he has been talking about for the last week. an aid to the speaker of the house saying the bulk of the meeting was spent on other issues. we learned yesterday from the treasury secretary that the debt limit vote could come early next year. that did not stop the debate today and dueling statements from...
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plus, whether you're team edward or team jacob, twilight mania is in full swing. your entertainment headlines are straight ahead. you're watching "first look" on msnbc. had to be slow. or that printing in color had to cost a fortune. nobody said an all-in-one had to be bulky. or that you had to print from your desk. at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use, it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and low-cost printing. this reduced sodium soup says it may help lower cholesterol, how does it work? you just have to eat it as part of your heart healthy diet. step 1. eat the soup. all those veggies and beans, that's what may help lower your cholesterol and -- well that's easy [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. >>> well, in entertainment news, this weekend at the box office, there's really only one movie you need to see. really, there's only one wide release. it's bond, james bond in "s "skyfall," the 23rd film in the franchise. it's expected to do big business th
plus, whether you're team edward or team jacob, twilight mania is in full swing. your entertainment headlines are straight ahead. you're watching "first look" on msnbc. had to be slow. or that printing in color had to cost a fortune. nobody said an all-in-one had to be bulky. or that you had to print from your desk. at least, nobody said it to us. introducing the business smart inkjet all-in-one series from brother. easy to use, it's the ultimate combination of speed, small size, and...
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we don't know yet if edwards himself will take the stand. yesterday the defense called several key witnesses to testify about the money trail. nbc's jay gray has more. >> reporter: the pace of the trial increased dramatically for the defense. >> it really was speed-defending, five witnesses in just the morning session. >> reporter: a group that included former fbi agent jim walsh who told jurors texas millionaire fred barren conti e continued to deposit tens of thousands of dollars into rielle's bank account long after edwards' campaign. also today, scott thomas took the stand. though his testimony was limited. outside the presence of the jury, thomas had told the court, quote, this is a clear-cut case that the payments were not campaign contributions and that edwards had not violated the law. but judge katherine eagles rue those opinions were inadmissible. >> he was able to tell the jury how complex the elections laws are and in his 38 years it in his experience in private practice and in the commissions, he has never addressed the situatio
we don't know yet if edwards himself will take the stand. yesterday the defense called several key witnesses to testify about the money trail. nbc's jay gray has more. >> reporter: the pace of the trial increased dramatically for the defense. >> it really was speed-defending, five witnesses in just the morning session. >> reporter: a group that included former fbi agent jim walsh who told jurors texas millionaire fred barren conti e continued to deposit tens of thousands of...
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with john edwards in the room. and acknowledged that he was putting up the money to move rielle around, to as he put it, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. he didn't want it made public that she was out there with his child and was his mistress while they were still trying to mount a presidential campaign. >> what did they need to prove here regarding the money and the use of it? i think by all accounts, as i pointed out to rihanna and we heard from the defense, there is no question there was an affair. there is a child and there was an attempt to cover this up so that elizabeth edwards would not have her heart broken by this being all dragged out here. at issue, whether this campaign money was used in a legal manner. >> that's it. the question was either, edwards illegally took the money to conceal his illicit affair, to maintain his presidential aspirations. that would be the prosecution theory. or it was private donations from friends that were trying to help him keep up his relationship from his w
with john edwards in the room. and acknowledged that he was putting up the money to move rielle around, to as he put it, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. he didn't want it made public that she was out there with his child and was his mistress while they were still trying to mount a presidential campaign. >> what did they need to prove here regarding the money and the use of it? i think by all accounts, as i pointed out to rihanna and we heard from the defense, there is no...
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authorities said a taneytown police officer shot and killed 26-year-old edward becker following a confrontation with investigators. police were called to, st. brigid were called to commerce street after -- police were called to commerce street. >> once he got to within arm's length of one of the officers and raised the hammer, the officer discharged a round from his service weapon, striking the deceased in the upper torso. >> becker later died at the hospital per the officer will remain on leave pending an investigation. city police are looking for information into an east baltimore shooting. officers found a man suffering a gunshot wound to the stomach. crews took into the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. so far investigators have no suspects. coming up on "11 news at noon," a brawl causes some stores to lock down. plus the latest on the condition of former president george h. w. bush. beep-bop-boop-bop boop-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >> a fight at a mall in sacramento's and shoppers running yesterday after t
authorities said a taneytown police officer shot and killed 26-year-old edward becker following a confrontation with investigators. police were called to, st. brigid were called to commerce street after -- police were called to commerce street. >> once he got to within arm's length of one of the officers and raised the hammer, the officer discharged a round from his service weapon, striking the deceased in the upper torso. >> becker later died at the hospital per the officer will...
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with hunter and the baby they had together the case against john edwards the feds may rest its case today we're told we're also told that edwards daughter might take the stand in his defense but apparently she has not shown up in court today but they have indicated they will rest today but that would say if you don't have john edwards take the stand or kate or rielle hunter they think they've made their case obviously the defense team has rested there will be no more witnesses john edwards' defense team has rested all without calling the former senator his daughter or his mistress rielle hunter to the stand his defense attorneys simply rested there now why of all things to make room for when you're not talking about the debt ceiling they choose this that's a mystery to me aren't find it's not that big of a mystery considering that it's a huge political scandal involving money thanks bribes babies it's got everything it's the latest t.v. story needs but if we're going to talk legal matters let me highlight something that didn't make the cut today something far more boring according t
with hunter and the baby they had together the case against john edwards the feds may rest its case today we're told we're also told that edwards daughter might take the stand in his defense but apparently she has not shown up in court today but they have indicated they will rest today but that would say if you don't have john edwards take the stand or kate or rielle hunter they think they've made their case obviously the defense team has rested there will be no more witnesses john edwards'...
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or john edwards. but the defense has indicate they will rest today. >> but that would say if you don't have john edwards to take the stand or kate edwards or rielle hunter, they think they are made their case? >> it's been a bold close to their defense. it's taken just three days to call witnesses when the prosecution took three weeks. it would signal real confidence on edwards part that he was able to make the case that edward young could -- constituted a campaign violation. but when the jury saw the prosecution in with john edwards lying on video, this would be a very different close for the defense. >> and i have read in a couple of the papers that they went through those witnesses very quickly yesterday and anybody who sat through a trial knows that sometimes it's really hard to pay attention because some witnesses go day after day and long, long testimony. what happened yesterday that was effective that might make the defense think, okay, we got this? >> well, you know, the defense made progress
or john edwards. but the defense has indicate they will rest today. >> but that would say if you don't have john edwards to take the stand or kate edwards or rielle hunter, they think they are made their case? >> it's been a bold close to their defense. it's taken just three days to call witnesses when the prosecution took three weeks. it would signal real confidence on edwards part that he was able to make the case that edward young could -- constituted a campaign violation. but...
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. >> we expect kate edwards to testify her father loved her mother elizabeth edwards. any indication what the prosecution plans to ask kate during cross-examination? can you guess what they would ask? >> by and large the prosecution will want to stay away from kate edwards. they have made their case, put in the evidence that this money came from bunny and fred baron and it was, in effect, a campaign contribution. i don't think the prosecution will get a lot of mileage out of attacking the daughter, the blameless daughter of the defendant when her mother has died, her brother died. she's going to be a sympathetic figure. the best thing for the prosecution is to get her off and on the stand as quickly as possible. >> they won't win points attacking her. jeffrey toobin, thanks for joining us. >> okay. >> one of the newest high tech fighter jets has a problem. the f-22 raptor is making pilots and mechanics sick. no one is sure why. today defense secretary leon panetta ordered special precautions. chris lawrence, this is an odd situation. what do they think is wrong? >> jes
. >> we expect kate edwards to testify her father loved her mother elizabeth edwards. any indication what the prosecution plans to ask kate during cross-examination? can you guess what they would ask? >> by and large the prosecution will want to stay away from kate edwards. they have made their case, put in the evidence that this money came from bunny and fred baron and it was, in effect, a campaign contribution. i don't think the prosecution will get a lot of mileage out of...
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edwards and we needed her help. also he said he did not tell her the money was to cover up an affair. on legal terms does that help or harm edward? >> i think it hurts him. but again, i'm an lawyer. i don't even play one on tv. >> right, okay. >> but what is important, up to now everyone thought that both bunny melon and the other funding, funder, the late dallas lawyer fred barron. >> who was friendly. >> one of edwards best friend, the whole explanation is they are giving this money to cover up an fair and it was a personal contribution to keep it from his wife, elizabeth, and had nothing to do with politics. we will learn more as the trial goes on that bunny melon had no idea that john edwards was having an affair. she thought this money was for campaign purposes. maybe a little round robin, little off the books but for campaign purposes. >> now you wrote yesterday and i'm reading to you to you, the trial will raise the strong possibility that the then 97-year-old socialite was ignorant of the existence of rielle
edwards and we needed her help. also he said he did not tell her the money was to cover up an affair. on legal terms does that help or harm edward? >> i think it hurts him. but again, i'm an lawyer. i don't even play one on tv. >> right, okay. >> but what is important, up to now everyone thought that both bunny melon and the other funding, funder, the late dallas lawyer fred barron. >> who was friendly. >> one of edwards best friend, the whole explanation is they...
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is this the john edwards that elizabeth edwards married when she was young? did he change over the course of public life? what was the role of his participation in the political process? did it change him, did it corrupt him in some way? >> did fierce ambition give way to hugh brus. >> he says it didn't. >> that's how he assesses the situation. but of course, he was still lying about his an fair first time he said that the problem was me. i got too arrogant. it all went 0 my head. i'm not sure there be a second act for him but i'm thinking the path if it were to happen is to do something privately quietly that's good for humanity, good for his family. >> let's not forget we had a president who, of course had a effectual affair in office and is beloved, was beloved by majorities at the moment and beloved now. i think a second act is possible if it's not in politics. >> who is stumping right now and arguably one of the more powerful voices in american politics? which is to say never say never in politics. savannah, thanks for your insight. after the break, did
is this the john edwards that elizabeth edwards married when she was young? did he change over the course of public life? what was the role of his participation in the political process? did it change him, did it corrupt him in some way? >> did fierce ambition give way to hugh brus. >> he says it didn't. >> that's how he assesses the situation. but of course, he was still lying about his an fair first time he said that the problem was me. i got too arrogant. it all went 0 my...
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whether they plan to call on edwards or his former mist ris to testify. edwards is charged with using almost a million dollars of campaign toe nations to hide his out of wedlock affair. if he takes the stand, he'll face tough cross-examination by federal prosecution. >>> at the roger clemens perjury trial today, defense attorneys will cross-examine the key witness. cleme clemens' long-time strength coach brian mcnamee testified over the past two days he injected the star pitcher with steroids several times from 1998 to 2001. clemens is charged to lying to congress about steroid use. >>> on the "cbs moneywatch," retail sales cooled down. and what happens when four beetles cross the road the wrong way? ashley morrison is here with that and more. >> overseas markets saw a huge selloff. nikkei lost 1.5%, while hong kong's hang seng shed more than 3%. wall street will try and rebound today following yesterday's losses. the dow fell 63 points while the nasdaq dropped nearly 9. >>> treasury secretary timothy geithner says a big jpmorgan trading loss strengthens
whether they plan to call on edwards or his former mist ris to testify. edwards is charged with using almost a million dollars of campaign toe nations to hide his out of wedlock affair. if he takes the stand, he'll face tough cross-examination by federal prosecution. >>> at the roger clemens perjury trial today, defense attorneys will cross-examine the key witness. cleme clemens' long-time strength coach brian mcnamee testified over the past two days he injected the star pitcher with...
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against john edwards. this is a witness testifying under a grant of immunity. he's testifying and he was given a deal. he won't be prosecuted. andrew young is knee-deep in these campaign violations. jurors will have to scrutinize that as well. >> savannah, you and i are saying we would love to be in the courtroom. the legal issues are fascinating despite the fact is an incredible, unbelievable story. >> a let cal thriller for sure. a difficult case for jurors to figure out. >> great to see you, savannah, thanks for coming in. >> reverend al sharpton, jesse jackson and other civil rights leaders scheduled to hold a rally in support of trayvon martin and other violence victims. the rally hopes to shine the light on racial profiling and encourage legislation to overturn stand your ground laws. trayvon martin's parents are expected to be there. >>> time for your business entrepreneurial trend of the week. cleveland attorney had an idea to boost small businesses. a call goes out on social media for cash mobs of
against john edwards. this is a witness testifying under a grant of immunity. he's testifying and he was given a deal. he won't be prosecuted. andrew young is knee-deep in these campaign violations. jurors will have to scrutinize that as well. >> savannah, you and i are saying we would love to be in the courtroom. the legal issues are fascinating despite the fact is an incredible, unbelievable story. >> a let cal thriller for sure. a difficult case for jurors to figure out. >>...
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. >> reporter: miles away, first time mom to be and prince george's county dispatcher diena edwards kept calm. linda managed to get david's heart beating before ems arrived. >> is he breathing? >> yes. >> we get to the hospital, and at the hospital he flat-lained three more times. >> reporter: what followed was three more days of doctors with bad news. >> from then on, that he wasn't going to make it, and i didn't want to hear. that. >> reporter: linda poured her heart out to friends and family on facebook. >> and i asked them if they could come up and visit him, talk to him, touch him, and over 60 people came and saw him that day. it's a miracle. it's definitely a marry cal. i'm thankful. i'm thankful for everybody that helped. because, you know what, i wasn't going to let go of him. i wasn't going to let go of him. this is my child. >> reporter: david is doing fine. the 24-year-old says he took meds to try and end it all after battling years of chronic testicular pain that countless procedures and operations couldn't fix. he says the outpouring of love and care showed him the value his
. >> reporter: miles away, first time mom to be and prince george's county dispatcher diena edwards kept calm. linda managed to get david's heart beating before ems arrived. >> is he breathing? >> yes. >> we get to the hospital, and at the hospital he flat-lained three more times. >> reporter: what followed was three more days of doctors with bad news. >> from then on, that he wasn't going to make it, and i didn't want to hear. that. >> reporter: linda...
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. >> where is john edwards? >> john edwards. >> getting a haircut. >> if there was an oil painting of john edwards -- the haircut's not the first thing they'd mention. nbc's -- >> john edwards has an oil painting of himself in his house, i bet money on that. >> she didn't say oily. >> the seasonally elegant luke russert, thank you for joining us. and cnbc's john harwood, thank you. >>> fast-food works are joining thousands of low-wage earners in a day of solidarity. our super sized income problem in america ahead on "now." >>> time for the "your business" entrepreneur of the week. lauren wanted to introduce the cabbage dish to mainstream america. using former skills a marketer she created mother-in-law's k kimchi. the product carried in whole foods and pressure markets. watch "your business" this sunday morning at 7:30 on msnbc. [ male announcer ] now's the perfect time to buy an adjustable version of the most highly recommended bed in america. the tempur-pedic ergo system. treat yourself to the ultimate sleep e
. >> where is john edwards? >> john edwards. >> getting a haircut. >> if there was an oil painting of john edwards -- the haircut's not the first thing they'd mention. nbc's -- >> john edwards has an oil painting of himself in his house, i bet money on that. >> she didn't say oily. >> the seasonally elegant luke russert, thank you for joining us. and cnbc's john harwood, thank you. >>> fast-food works are joining thousands of low-wage earners...
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. >> when we come back, closing arguments under way at the john edwards trial. we'll have more for you after this. the best part of any great meal? delicious gourmet gravy. and she agrees. with fancy feast gravy lovers, your cat can enjoy the delicious, satisfying taste of gourmet gravy every day. fancy feast. the best ingredient is love. in absolute perfect physical condition and i had a heart attack right out of the clear blue... i'm on an aspirin regimen... and i take bayer chewables. [ male announcer ] be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. he's my success story. [ laughs ] under way in the john edwards corruption trial. tomorrow's wrap comes after an emotionally charged day of testimony. they rested without calling any of the major players to the stand including former senator himself, his daughter, or rielle hunter. i'm joined by legal correspondent valve na guthrie and school of law profesher mike rich. good morning to you. >> good morning. >> how big a risk do you think the strategy was to not take the stand himself, not call
. >> when we come back, closing arguments under way at the john edwards trial. we'll have more for you after this. the best part of any great meal? delicious gourmet gravy. and she agrees. with fancy feast gravy lovers, your cat can enjoy the delicious, satisfying taste of gourmet gravy every day. fancy feast. the best ingredient is love. in absolute perfect physical condition and i had a heart attack right out of the clear blue... i'm on an aspirin regimen... and i take bayer chewables....
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. >> the defense rested in the john edwards trial today. no rielle hunter, no john edwards. did they rest because they didn't think the prosecution made a convincing case? details ahead. >>> new pressure on backpage.com to shut down its adult services section. last week i spoke with an attorney for the website who claimed police and child advocates who say closing shop is not the answer. we made some calls and found out that's not exactly true. we're keeping them honest next. >>> in crime and punishment, lawyers for john edwards rested their case today without calling their client to testify. also not called edwards' former mistress, rielle hunter or his daughter, cate. both sides are set for closing arguments tomorrow and the case could be in the jury's hands friday. if he's found guilty on all six counts, he faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine. i spoke to diane dimon who's been in the courtroom following the case. diane, a lot of people thought edwards might testify so the jury could hear directly from him. he's obviously got experience winning over juri
. >> the defense rested in the john edwards trial today. no rielle hunter, no john edwards. did they rest because they didn't think the prosecution made a convincing case? details ahead. >>> new pressure on backpage.com to shut down its adult services section. last week i spoke with an attorney for the website who claimed police and child advocates who say closing shop is not the answer. we made some calls and found out that's not exactly true. we're keeping them honest next....
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edwards personally. >> you thought mr. edwards was going to have somebody there to shoot you? young said, that did cross my mind, yes, sir. young admitted today that some of the money was spent on a family vacation and construction of a million-dollar home. >>> a cuban actor who disappeared on the way to the u.s. has been honored by the tribeca film festival in new york city. it seem to be a case of life ill tating art. javier nunez vanished on his way to the festival. he and his co-star were last seen in the airport in miami. joining me now, the report he for reuters. thank you for joining me. >> thank you. >> this is obviously intriguing. we were so accustomed to about baseball players who woman and play and defect to the u.s. what are the circumstances that lead people to believe that's the case with javier? >> i think that is the case with what they believe. the director, i spoke to the director and his co-star yesterday. neither of them has heard from the two actors. neither has seen them and he wasn't there to get his award. that's what is expected, that he has defected.
edwards personally. >> you thought mr. edwards was going to have somebody there to shoot you? young said, that did cross my mind, yes, sir. young admitted today that some of the money was spent on a family vacation and construction of a million-dollar home. >>> a cuban actor who disappeared on the way to the u.s. has been honored by the tribeca film festival in new york city. it seem to be a case of life ill tating art. javier nunez vanished on his way to the festival. he and his...
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edwards never touched the money. it never went through his campaign account. and they argued these were personal expenditures between two individuals that didn't have anything to do with the candidate or his campaign, essentially a gift. the prosecution counters that it was clearly a campaign finance violation because the money was intended to influence the outcome of the election. i.e., hiding the mistress from the public, and keeping edwards' campaign viable as he went through the early flares 2008. >> woodruff: tell us, what has it been like covering this trial? it has got know so much attention because of the sensational details, watching-- we've seen pictures of john edwards coming and going with his parents, with his daughter. tell us about that side of this trial. >> well, for those of us from north carolina, we watch john edwards' meteoric rise if a local trial attorney to senator to vice presidential nominee for the democratic party. and as rapid as that rise was, his life fell apart even faster, and all the sordid details, some of comrp previously un
edwards never touched the money. it never went through his campaign account. and they argued these were personal expenditures between two individuals that didn't have anything to do with the candidate or his campaign, essentially a gift. the prosecution counters that it was clearly a campaign finance violation because the money was intended to influence the outcome of the election. i.e., hiding the mistress from the public, and keeping edwards' campaign viable as he went through the early...
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edwards attorney said they will call his daughter kate to the stand but that has not happened yet. he is accused of matter minding a plan to use millions from wealthy donors to cover up an affair while running in 2008. >>> we have several strong leads in caster valley's first homicide of the year. this is a story are you we brought you live. this man was found dead in his house in his 20s. the core no is expected to -- coroner is expected to tell us his name today. a dozen people were spotted running away from that house when police arrived. some say the only was often the area of crime. police say the man you see in this photo robbed the wells fargo bank in green bray monday evening. police say he demand cash and threatened the bank teller with a gun. he is a while male between 30 and 35 years old. he was wearing a gray sweatshirt and the black cap partly covers his face. >>> he may be able to move across the bay. the team owners were spotted outside st. hall and they met with ed lee to discuss the state of the arena and they are not too happy with the current home. >>> you are wa
edwards attorney said they will call his daughter kate to the stand but that has not happened yet. he is accused of matter minding a plan to use millions from wealthy donors to cover up an affair while running in 2008. >>> we have several strong leads in caster valley's first homicide of the year. this is a story are you we brought you live. this man was found dead in his house in his 20s. the core no is expected to -- coroner is expected to tell us his name today. a dozen people were...